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Growing Up Without My Dad: Lessons and Losses | EP 14 PT2
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In part 2 of this deeply personal episode of Pickens' Realities & Blended Family Truths, Jessica and daughter/co-host Jayla continue the conversation about the profound impact of Jessica's father’s absence during her childhood.
Jessica opens up about the negative consequences she faced, including battling major insecurities as a child due to the lack of involvement and affirmation from her dad. She shares her struggles with feelings of unworthiness, wondering if something was wrong with her that made him not want to be an active part of her life. They explore how this void led to unhealthy behaviors as she sought male attention in an effort to fill the gap left by her dad's absence.
Despite these challenges, Jessica also reflects on the healing and acceptance she found as an adult. She shares how her father later became a regular part of her life and spent meaningful time with her and her family. While the intimate, close father-daughter relationship she longed for never fully materialized, she chose to honor and love him for who he was, finding peace and grace in their connection.
This episode is a heartfelt conversation about the long-lasting effects of a parent's absence and the power of forgiveness, acceptance, and healing. Whether you've experienced a similar journey or want to understand the impact of parent-child relationships, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
29 ตอน
Manage episode 462811122 series 3610794
In part 2 of this deeply personal episode of Pickens' Realities & Blended Family Truths, Jessica and daughter/co-host Jayla continue the conversation about the profound impact of Jessica's father’s absence during her childhood.
Jessica opens up about the negative consequences she faced, including battling major insecurities as a child due to the lack of involvement and affirmation from her dad. She shares her struggles with feelings of unworthiness, wondering if something was wrong with her that made him not want to be an active part of her life. They explore how this void led to unhealthy behaviors as she sought male attention in an effort to fill the gap left by her dad's absence.
Despite these challenges, Jessica also reflects on the healing and acceptance she found as an adult. She shares how her father later became a regular part of her life and spent meaningful time with her and her family. While the intimate, close father-daughter relationship she longed for never fully materialized, she chose to honor and love him for who he was, finding peace and grace in their connection.
This episode is a heartfelt conversation about the long-lasting effects of a parent's absence and the power of forgiveness, acceptance, and healing. Whether you've experienced a similar journey or want to understand the impact of parent-child relationships, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
29 ตอน
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